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Map to Book Place, 1608 Grant Avenue, Novato

 

Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4 pm.

Donations accepted Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Phone:

415 209 0212

We are a nonprofit 501(3) group of volunteers dedicated to making our library system and its programs the best they can be.  Anyone who enjoys the pleasure of a good book or the myriad of benefits and services of the library should be a friend.  Our non-profit tax ID is 23-7098721.

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“We’re WHAT?!?”

 

Imagine OUR surprise when the Pacific Sun phoned to inform us we were voted Best Used Book Store in their 2024 poll!! We are so excited, grateful, shocked, (and other adjectives), but we’re hoping this will encourage more people to come up to Novato and take a look for themselves. We’re a little biased, but we believe that we are the best deal on books, movies and music donated by a very well-read community. 

 

We corralled just a few of our volunteers (we have more than 50); pictured are (l to r) Marcie Burley, Barbara Madrid, Cynthia Wong, Claire Adams, Edith Stover and Carol Teller. 

Come visit us soon!!  

The Friends work with library staff to sponsor:

  • Entertainment, education, and connection for local communities through book clubs, lectures, storytimes, movie nights, and crafting classes.

  • Internet and technology access, computer literacy skills, and support for individuals, businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs.

  • Conversation clubs in Spanish and English for adults learners and bilingual storytimes for children.

  • Give away books for children to keep and cherish.  Last year over 1500 new books were given to children in partnership with First 5 Marin.

  • On the Wall Art lending programs.

  • The Shop at South Novato, with hands-on learning and activities for all ages.

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The Book Place has received a beautiful donation of The Heifetz Collection, Volumes 1-46. The set is comprised of 56 CDs presented in a unique storage case, and also includes a cardboard “suitcase” carrier. Most of the CDs were never opened. Valued at over $1000, we’re offering it at $850, or make us an offer!

September at The Book Place

 

The seasons are turning; we can already feel it in the air. It’s time to build your “to read” pile! 

 

We have a mixed bag of categories on sale this month:

 

  • Our popular Fiction Wall is on sale. All books in this category are just $2.00 each. We’re loaded with a lot of recent favorites and some tried-and true authors. It’s more than likely there is something there for you to choose and enjoy. 

 

  • The extremely large Bird section is 50% off. There are beautiful photo collections, field guides and birder how-to’s. You or someone who loves birds can take advantage of a great deal. 

 

  • For travelers, our Travel section is 50% off. Start planning now for your next vacation, or re-live one you’ve taken. There are travel guides, picture books, and great travel writing for you armchair travelers. Alongside Travel, we have our World Languages collection also 50% off. Learn some key phrases for your trip or take up a new language.  We thought they went hand in hand in planning your next trip.  

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Book Donation Info​

 

We are always in need of gently-used materials to keep our selection fresh. We are in particular need of the non-Fiction categories: History, Biography, Military, Science, etc. However, we ask that you check the Donations Guidelines before packing your donation, as many categories have limits (such as, nothing published more than 5 years ago). We accept donations on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10am-4pm, at our large rollup door behind the store. Pull into the parking lot and look for us, where we’ll quickly screen your donation and provide a receipt if you like. If you are donating more than 2-3 bags/boxes, please phone ahead (415-209-0212) to check if we have room to take your donation, or if you have questions about anything you wish to donate. Thanks in advance!

The Book Place is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am - 4 pm.

Donations accepted Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ONLY 10am- 4pm.

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